What is LCL shipment?
Is your shipment not large enough to fill an entire container? LCL (Less-than-Container Load) shipping lets you share container space with other shippers. This way, your smaller cargo can be transported when you need it, without waiting to fill a full container.
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LCL shipping supports the use of palletized goods, crates, or small packages, ensuring your products are dispatched on time. It’s a flexible solution that helps you manage varying demand and secure space, even during peak shipping seasons.
Why choose LCL shipping?
LCL (Less-than-Container Load) shipping offers flexibility and adaptability, making it ideal for businesses that frequently move smaller shipments. Instead of waiting to fill an entire container, you can send your boxes and pallets as needed.
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With LCL, you pay only for the space your cargo uses, sharing both the container and the cost with other shippers. It’s a more affordable alternative to air freight, allowing for more frequent shipments while helping you reduce expenses related to storage and inventory management.
When to use LCL?
If you need to ship small boxes or pallets that can fit into 20-foot or 40-foot containers but don’t have enough volume to fill an entire one—LCL shipping is an ideal choice. It’s especially well-suited for stackable goods, though we can also accommodate non-stackable items.
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LCL is a great option for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that don’t have full-container volumes. It also serves large and medium enterprises (LMEs) well, particularly when dealing with fluctuating demand or exploring new markets. Industries such as fashion, lifestyle, automotive, technology, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) often gain significant value from choosing LCL shipping.
